Senior Mechanical Project Engineer – Industrial Projects – Limerick (M/F)

Approach People; Limerick; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Pension scheme

21 days annual leave

Life assurance and income protection

Healthcare support and EAP

Professional training and career dev.

Long-term project opportunities in LMR

International career opportunities

Job summary

Approach People Recruitment is recruiting a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer for a leading engineering contractor in Limerick. The role focuses on delivering complex mechanical installations across pharmaceutical, biotech and industrial sectors.

Based in Limerick, you will lead mechanical packages, coordinate with Construction Managers, site teams and subcontractors to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget, with a focus on quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical project engineering in industrial construction.
• Strong knowledge of process piping fabrication, installation and testing.
• Experience with pharmaceutical/biotech projects advantageous.
• Proficient with RFIs, RAMS, QA/QC documentation and project reporting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Navisworks or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical engineering activities incl. process piping, fabrication, installation and testing.
• Oversee technical delivery ensuring compliance with specs and safety.
• Review drawings, identify constructability issues and manage RFIs.
• Coordinate prefabrication, procurement, subcontractors and site deliveries.
• Prepare RAMS, work packs and project documentation.
• Monitor schedules, resources, costs and report progress.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Navisworks

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Construction Engineering

Tools

Navisworks

Job description

Location: Limerick, Ireland
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Industry: Pharmaceutical | Mechanical Engineering | Industrial Construction

We are currently recruiting a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer on behalf of a well-established engineering contractor specialising in the delivery of complex mechanical installations across the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and industrial sectors.

Based in Limerick, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation with a strong pipeline of long-term projects in the region, offering excellent career development and potential opportunities to work on international projects in the future.

You will play a key role in the successful delivery of mechanical engineering packages, working closely with Construction Managers, site teams, subcontractors and clients to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate mechanical engineering activities, with a particular focus on process piping, fabrication, installation and testing.

• Oversee the technical delivery of mechanical works, ensuring compliance with project specifications, industry standards and safety requirements.

• Review engineering drawings, identify constructability issues and manage technical queries (RFIs).

• Coordinate prefabrication activities, material procurement, subcontractors and site deliveries.

• Prepare and review technical documentation, method statements, risk assessments (RAMS) and work packages.

• Monitor project schedules, resources, progress and costs, identifying potential risks and implementing corrective actions.

• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal project teams.

• Work closely with Quantity Surveyors on cost management, variations and progress reporting.

• Coordinate QA/QC activities, inspections, testing and commissioning documentation.

• Manage snagging activities and ensure the successful completion and handover of mechanical systems.

• Support the Construction Manager with project reporting and overall site coordination.

• Promote a strong health, safety and quality culture across all project activities.

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Engineering or a related discipline.

• Ideally 5+ years of experience in mechanical project engineering within industrial construction environments.

• Strong experience in process piping fabrication, installation and testing.

• Previous experience working on pharmaceutical, biotechnology or other process-driven industrial projects would be highly advantageous.

• Good knowledge of mechanical systems, engineering drawings and construction methodologies.

• Experience coordinating subcontractors, site teams and technical work packages.

• Familiarity with RFIs, RAMS, QA/QC documentation and project reporting.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ideally Navisworks or similar engineering software.

• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple technical priorities.

• Willingness to work on international projects in the future would be an advantage but is not essential.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary package depending on experience.

• Company pension scheme.

• 21 days of annual leave, increasing with service.

• Life assurance and income protection.

• Healthcare support and employee assistance programme.

• Professional training and career development opportunities.

• Long-term project opportunities in the Limerick region.

• Potential international career opportunities for those interested.

• The opportunity to work on major pharmaceutical and industrial engineering projects.